Common medications taken after cardiac stent placement

The medications commonly taken after cardiac stent placement mainly include the following categories:

1. Antiplatelet drugs: such as aspirin and clopidogrel hydrogen sulfate. These medications prevent platelet aggregation and reduce the risk of thrombosis. They are typically used in combination for a period of time, followed by long-term use of one agent depending on individual circumstances.

2. Statins: such as atorvastatin calcium tablets or rosuvastatin calcium capsules. These drugs help lower blood lipid levels, stabilize atherosclerotic plaques, and slow the progression of atherosclerosis.

3. Beta-blockers: common examples include metoprolol tartrate tablets and bisoprolol fumarate capsules. These agents reduce myocardial oxygen consumption, improve cardiac function, and decrease the risk of cardiovascular events.

4. Other medications: may include nitrate drugs, which dilate coronary arteries and improve myocardial blood supply, as well as medications for managing underlying conditions, such as antihypertensives and antidiabetic drugs.

5. Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors or angiotensin II receptor blockers (ARBs): such as enalapril maleate tablets. These help improve ventricular remodeling and provide cardioprotection.

Note: All medications should be used only under the guidance of a physician.